03 Oct 07
Originally posted by kmac27that would be cc's my friend
whats the difference from a bike that is 400 and 700? and 700 to 1200? just the brand name or lighter? looking for something to ride about a hundred miles a week maybe more. how reliable are the tires and how often do you have to change them?
03 Oct 07
Originally posted by kmac27hayabusa.......... google it
whats the difference from a bike that is 400 and 700? and 700 to 1200? just the brand name or lighter? looking for something to ride about a hundred miles a week maybe more. how reliable are the tires and how often do you have to change them?
03 Oct 07
Originally posted by kmac27Unless you're riding competitively (which I've done), you're silly to spend a boatload of cash on your bike. Weight, quality, durability are all factors, but if you're just looking for good exercise, you should be able to get something more than adequate for less than $400(US).
didn't help much, would help hearing from someone else who knows their stuff.
03 Oct 07
Originally posted by kmac27Since no one else has asked the question, I will.
whats the difference from a bike that is 400 and 700? and 700 to 1200? just the brand name or lighter? looking for something to ride about a hundred miles a week maybe more. how reliable are the tires and how often do you have to change them?
Are we talking PUSH bike here or MOTOR bike?
What was the 400-700 refering too? money or cubic centrimetres?
03 Oct 07
Originally posted by kmac27well, since your a beginner i wouldnt get anything above a 500cc(the difference is engine size,a 1200cc is faster /bigger/heavier than a 250cc), or if your trying to just get around town try a honda supercub, but stick to something small, and if you are only riding 100 miles a week, plan on buying a set of tires once a year maybe every two years. or try a on/off road dirtbike, you could take the trails home from work😀
didn't help much, would help hearing from someone else who knows their stuff.
03 Oct 07
Originally posted by kmac27I started off on a Honda xlr 125 which has nice big grippy tyres great for off road use too and gets you where you need to be ..its still in use now,but for something more substantial or for long runs my Suzuki GSX F 650 is pretty cool to so maybe if you're new to the motorbike scene stick to something in between until you know for sure its going to be a long term mode of transport.
whats the difference from a bike that is 400 and 700? and 700 to 1200? just the brand name or lighter? looking for something to ride about a hundred miles a week maybe more. how reliable are the tires and how often do you have to change them?
Diane
03 Oct 07
Originally posted by kmac27I'm assuming you're talking push bikes, road, racers, and your numbers are $'s.
whats the difference from a bike that is 400 and 700? and 700 to 1200? just the brand name or lighter? looking for something to ride about a hundred miles a week maybe more. how reliable are the tires and how often do you have to change them?
For your first bike, set a budget. Keep 10% of your budget for pedals, helmet, padded sorts etc.
Get down to a bike shop and get fitted up - the most important thing is getting a bike with the right frame size.
More money will get you a different frame. Entry level will be an alloy, then as you spend more you start to get into the realms of Carbon (lighter). Frames vary wildly, so make sure you sit on / test ride what you'll be buying.
More money will also get you a better groupset. Shimano Sora / Tiagra will get you going, 105 you'll notice the difference in quality, and likewise with the step up to Ultegra. I'd avoid the ultimate expense of Dura Ace - 2007 DA is 2009's Ultegra.
More money will get you better wheels. There's a mantra - "Cheap / Strong / Light - choose two". Wheels are the first thing to upgrade if you start with basic ones.
Don't worry about your tyres for starters - they'll last 1000's miles if you're not too unlucky with grit and stones. Just be sure to get a good track pump to get them upto their recommended PSI before you go for a ride.
A good easy to find entry level bike would be something like the Trek 1000.
Try also asking on cycling forums, rather than chess forums - the advice will be much more forthcoming, and relevant.
03 Oct 07
Originally posted by fiestawithout looking it up, I thought the GSXF was a 750 not a 650??
I started off on a Honda xlr 125 which has nice big grippy tyres great for off road use too and gets you where you need to be ..its still in use now,but for something more substantial or for long runs my Suzuki GSX F 650 is pretty cool to so maybe if you're new to the motorbike scene stick to something in between until you know for sure its going to be a long term mode of transport.
Diane
Commonly called the "Teapot"??
I decided to go for the VFR800 vtec, VERY quick, will keep up with the Blades too, a wolf in a sheep costume!
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03 Oct 07
The size of your bike really depends on your body size, ie how tall you are, how much you weigh, and physical strenghth, from there you need to know what uses you expect it for. If you plan on any highway riding, then a bigger bike is better, as it will work less, and manuvering is less of a strength issue, as a bike will react quickly at 65mph. A motorcycles #1 defense is it's ability to get the hell out of the way in a hurry, so you definatley don't want something too underpowered. If you plan on a lot of city driving, then you will need a water cooled engine, and power is not as much of an issue, also smaller bikes will be easier to handle.
03 Oct 07
Originally posted by duecerand if it is city riding then you need to get PLENTY of protection because car drivers don't give a crap about you and will quite happily right you off!
The size of your bike really depends on your body size, ie how tall you are, how much you weigh, and physical strenghth, from there you need to know what uses you expect it for. If you plan on any highway riding, then a bigger bike is better, as it will work less, and manuvering is less of a strength issue, as a bike will react quickly at 65mph. A motorcycles ...[text shortened]... led engine, and power is not as much of an issue, also smaller bikes will be easier to handle.